103. If you have completed your test, you can go home > Get 104. Absolute secrecy was crucial to the success of the mission. > Without. 105, Something must be done to solve this problem. ~ Urgent Question 12: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar its possible in meaning to the original sentence. Use the word given and other words as necessary. Do not change the form of the given word (10p). 106. The job received over a hundred applications. (APPLIED) 107. Alan prides himself on his punctuality. (TAKES) 108. Many people attended this year's festival. (TURNOUT) 109, He is becoming quite famous as an interviewer. (NAME) 110, The whole team was in a happy mood. (SPIRITS) 5. Ki THI CHON HSG TINH MON TIENG ANH 12 Thdi gian : 150, phut (khéng ké thi gian giao dé) SECTION A - PHONETICS I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others. 1. A-advantage B. adventure C. advertise D. addition 2. A.design B. preserve C. basic D. physical 3. A.concerned B. received C.attached D, concealed 4, A.cough B. rough C. enough D, touch 5. A. chooses B. houses Crises D. horses IH Identify the word whose stressed pattern is different from that of the others. 1. A.already B. complain C. arrangement D. temperature 2. A.inspire B. wealthy C. protect D. instinct 3. A.advance B.ancient C.cancer D. annual 4. A.mathematics _B. statistics C.academy D. mechanic 5. A. gravitation B. behaviour C. manufacture D. recommend SECTION B - VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D. 1. In his student days he was as poor as a church A. beggar B. miser C. mouse D. pauper 2. She may have been poor, but she was honest. A. finally, B.in the end Cat least D. at last Teacher: Lc Uyén (0787692992) Page 313. The manager was very with me about my prospects of promotion. A.sincere B. friendly C. just D. frank 4, The unmarried ladies regard him as a very___ young man. A ineligible B illegible C illicit D. eligible 5, Mr Lazybones to work harder in future, A. excepted B.agreed C.accorded D. accepted 6. He believed that promotion should be awarded on not on length of service. A.equality B. merit C. characteristics D. purposes 7. Itis_a criminal offence to____the facts. ‘A oppress B. suppress C. repress D. express 8 He ____ the cart before the horse by buying the ring before he had proposed to her. A. fastened B. tied C.put D. coupled 9. Every delicacy Miss Cook produces is done A.thereand then — B. at will C, sooner or later D.toaturn 10. She tells her small boy everyday not to be rude, but it’s like water off a duck’s A.wings B. beak C. back D. feathers 11. Announcing that he was totally done__, Grandfather retired to bed. A. out B. with Cin D. down 12. Oliver Twist had already had his fair of food. A.ratio B.help ration D. division 13. Some great men have had an_ school record. A indistinct B.indistinguishable —_C. extinguished D. undistinguished 14. Buyers and sellers were___ over prices. ‘A hacking B. hugging C heckling D. haggling 15. Within a few weeks all this present trouble will have blown A.along B. over Cout D. away 16. The six (and last) volume in the series is___ with its predecessors. A.uniform B. similar C like D. identical 17. Politicians often promise to solve all a country’s problems _ A.thickand fast —_B. on the whole C.of set purpose D. ata stroke 18. When the detectives finally trapped him, he had____ to lying. A. resource B. retort C. resort D. recourse 19. My late grandmother ____me this silver teapot, A. bequested B. willed C. bequeathed D. inherited 20. Itwas getting midnight when he left. Aon B.onto C.to D. past H. The following paragraph has 10 mistakes. Identify the mistakes in the lines and correct them. Write your answer in the space provided. COMMUNICATION Managers spend most of their free time communicating - reading, writing, talking or listening. Yet the evidence is they do not always do this successfully. One reason that has been Page 32suggested for this is that, in the past, communication was regarded like a natural process, not taught in any formal sense. This theory has been changing, and the concept in communication as an “art” now appears regularly in management courses and seminars. Communication is probably one of the least appreciated aspect of management, and more and more organisations are realising that effective communication involves to tell staff why things are happening, This not only helps day - to - day working but allows changes to be introducing more smoothly, and sometimes leads to improvements being mentioned by staff, Both the morale and efficiency of an organisation depends to a great extent on the abilities of its staff to communicate effectively. Communication is not something which should be undertaken only when trouble occurs. I should be a daily habit if the organisation is to run smoothly and avoid difficulties and, of course, it should be the two - way process, involving listening as well as talking, Regular exchanges of ideas between managers and staff will help to create a good teamwork. Mistake Correction Mistake Correction 9. 1, 2. 3. 8. 4. 5, 10. MIL. Use the correct form of each of the words given in parentheses to fill in the blank in each sentence. WEDDING OF STRANGERS ‘A wedding between two strangers who met for the first time when they exchanged marital vows during a peak time radio broadcast has come in for widespread (1) (critic). Carla Germaine and Greg Cordell were married after winning each other in a ‘lonely heart’ competition organized by BRMB radio station. The service, perhaps (2) (surprise), attracted the highest ratings figures of the year. The model and salesman were (3) (dismiss) of their critics and say they have made a serious (4) (commit) to make their marriage work. ‘Everyone seems to have the (5) (expect) that we will split up, but we're going to prove them wrong, Cordell said (6) (defy). The couple were selected from 200 (7) (hope) candidates by a panel including (8) (relate) counsellors and an astrologer. As well as each other, they won a free honeymoon in the Bahamas, a sports car and a luxury two bedroom apartment. ANIMALS Most cat ansd dog owners would swear their pet was virtually human. It’s pleased to see you and shows its disapproval when they go. It may not be particularly (9) (talk) or a genius mathematics but it sees grass as green and inhabits as rich world of smells (10) (imagine) to us. Until recently such notions of a pet's inner life, with (11) (similar) to our own in some ways would have been met with a (12) (know) sneer in many respected (13) (science) circles. Nowadays in fact, claiming (14) (conscious) for your pets is commonplace. The Teacher: Lc Uyén (0787692992) Page 33problem now is providing an adequate (15) (define) of what this actually means. Is it about having sensations like hunger and pain, or is it more about the ability to be aware that you are experiencing something? SECTION C - READING 1 Read the following passage, and then choose the best answer from A, B, C, D. Printers use the term broadside to refer to a large piece of paper printed on one side. In military language, it means an attack with all one’s forces. Dudley Randall invoked both these senses of the word when he established the Broadside Press in 1965, Randall was a librarian and poet in Detroit when he began the Press with his personal savings as a way to copyright the words to his ballad about a 1963 racial incident in which Whites killed three Black children. The poem was printed as a broadside. “By creating the Broadside Press, the most successful poetry institution in the history of African American literature. Randall created something that had previously not existed in the United States - an organization that would publish the works of Black poets,” explains Professor Melba Boyd, a poet and former Press editor. Historically, work by Black poets had been criticized for emphasizing political issues and not using the traditional poetic forms of the White literary establishment. Thus, Black poets had found it difficult to get published. Boyd is producing a film documentary that will present Randall's poetry. Randall served as general editor of the Press from 1965 to 1977. In the mid-seventies sky-rocketing printing costs and the closing of many small bookstores to whom he had extended graphy as well as his credit left the Press in financial straits. Randall then sold the Press and slumped into a depression, but in the 1980's, he revived community support for the Press through the Broadside Poets Theater. Boyd hopes her documentary on Randall will introduce more people to African American literature. 1. According to the passage, the Broadside Press is the most famous as a publisher of. A. criticism of traditional White poetry. B. biographies of famous African American poets. C. poetry written by African Americans. D. African American documentaries. 2. Who paid the cost to start the Press? A. An organization Black writer B, Dudley Randall C. Professor Boyd D. Many small bookstores 3. According to Professor Boyd, what significant change occurred because of the Broadside Press? A Black poets returned to traditional poetic forms. B. Historical works about African Americans began to appear in print. C. The Black literary establishment began to emphasize political issues. D, It became easier for Black poets to get their work in print, 4, What happened to the Broadside Press in the 1980's? A. It was renamed the Broadside Poets Theater. B. It moved into a different community. _C. It regained popular support. D. Ithelped support small bookstores during a depression. 5. What did the Broadside Poets Theater do? A. helped get support for the Broadside Press. Page 34B. led Randall into a personal depression. C.led the Broadside Press into financial difficulties. D. supported many bookstores in the community. I Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in the gaps in the following passage. HELP ALWAYS AT HAND: A MOBILE IS A GIRL’S BEST FRIEND If it fits inside a pocket, keeps you safe as well as in touch with your office, your mother and your children, it is (1) worth having, This is the (2) of the (3) ranks of female mobile-phone users who are beginning to (4) the customer market. Although Britain has been (5) to be one of the most expensive places in the world to () a mobile phone, both professional women and (7) mothers are underterred. At first, the mobile phone was a rich man plaything, or a businessman's (8) symbol. Now women own almost as telephones as men do - but for very different reasons. The main (9) for most women customers is that it (10) a form of communications back-up, wherever they are, in case of (11) . James Tanner of Tancroft Communications says: - often young women - or men who were buying for their mothers, wives and girlfriends, And it always seems to be a question of (13) of mind. ‘Size is also (14) ‘They want something that will fit in a handbag; said Mr Tanner, “The tiny phones coming in are The (12) of people buying phones from us this year were women for women. having a very big (15) . This year’s models are only half the size of your hand.’ 1. A.totally B. certainly C. absolutely D. completely 2. A.vision B.vista C.view D. panorama 3. A.swelling B. increasing C. boosting D. maximising 4. Amaster B. dominate C.overbear D. command 5. A.demonstrated _ B.shown C.established D. seen 6. A.function B. drive C. work D.run 7. A.complete B. total C. full-time D. absolute 8. A prestige B. fame C. power D. status 9. A.attraction B. enticement C. charm D. lure 10. A. supplies B. furnishes C. provides D. gives 11. A. urgency B. emergency C. predicament D. contingency 12. A. most B.preponderance —_C. majority D. bulk 13. A. tranquility B. calmness C serenity D. peace 14, A. crucial B. necessary C. urgent D. essential 15. A. impact B. impression C. perception D. image IIL Fill in each numbered gap with one suitable word. In a village on the east coast of Scotland, people were waiting anxiously for news. Two of their fishing-boats (1) been caught in the storm (2) had blown up during the night. In the cottages round the harbour, people stood by their door, (3) worried to talk. Teacher: Lc Uyén (0787692992) Page 35The rest of the fishing fleet had (4) The harbour before dark, and the men from these ships waited and watched with the wives and families of (5) missing men, Some had brought thick blankets and some flasks of hot drinks, knowing that the men (6) be cold and tired. As dawn began to break over in the east, a small point of light was spotted in the darkness of the water and a (7) minutes later, (8) was a shout, Before long, the two boats were turning in, past the lighthouse, to the inside of the harbour. The men (9) helped out of their boats, and although they were stiff (10) cold and tiredness, they were all safe, SECTION D - WRITING I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that i is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it 1. Melissa's father was very busy, but he still played with her. Busy 2. Mrs Wilson says she’s sorry she didn’t attend the meeting yesterday morning. Mrs Wilson sends 3, It's almost nine months since I stopped subscribing to that magazine. I cancelled 4, For further information, please send a self-addressed envelope to the above addr Further information can 5. Richard only took over the family business because his father decided to retire early. But for his 6. [have called this meeting in order to present the latest sales figures. My purpose 7. Skyscrapers in the USA are on average taller than anywhere else in the world. ‘The average 8. I was surprised at how easy he was to talk to. Thadn’t expected 9. Experts think that all dogs evolved from wolves All dogs are 10. The two sides never looked likely to reach an agreement. Atno time 86 GIAO DUC VA BAO TAO HA NOL 6. Ki THI CHON HOC SINH GIOI THANH PHO LOP 12 Mén thi: TIENG ANH ‘Thoi gian lam bai: 180 phit Ngay thi: 14 thang 9 nim 2016 1, LEXICO-GRAMMAR (10.8 pts) a. Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences. 1. She swam strongly and _cross the river easily, even though it was swollen by the heavy rain. Page 36A.used to B. was able to C.could D. was supposed to 2. The government has spent one million pounds on an advertising ___ to encourage energy conservation. A. campaign B. promotion C. operation D. competition 3. Toxic chemicals are one of the factors that lead wildlife to the __of extinction. A.wall B. fence C.verge D. bridge 4,___ the best of my knowledge, this system cannot work automatically. A. For B.To C. Within D.In 5. The aim of ASEAN is to promote closer economi A. delegation B. integration C reputation D. migration 6. The International Committee of the Red Cross is a private ____ institution founded in 1863 in Geneva, Switzerland, A.human. B. humanity C. humanization D. humanitarian 7. Affected by the Western cultures, Vietnamese young people's attitudes ____ love and marriage have dramatically changed. A for B.with C. through D. towards 8, How do you speak the fraction 2/5? A. two-five B. two-fifths C. second-fifths D. two-fifth 9, Don’t be late for the interview, ___ people will think you are a disorganized person. A.unless B. otherwise C.ifnot D. or so. 10. You may borrow as many books as you like, provided you show them to___at the desk. A. whoever B. who C. whom D. which 11. Itis essential that your luggage thoroughly before delivery, A.to be checked B. being checked C.be checked D, should be checking 12. The reason why this game attracts so many youngsters is that. other video games, this one is far more interesting, ‘A. comparing to B.in compared with Con comparisonto _D, in comparison with 13, Take the shortcut round the church late for school. A.in order not be B. in order that we won't be C.s0 that not to be D. so that we couldn't 14. A cooperative program between two companies building a famous ancient city, into a(n) city has proceeded smoothly since it started in September last year. A friendly ecology B. ecology-friendly C. friendly-ecological D. ecological-friendly 15. Doctor Pike the hospital after he __an uneventful evening on duty. He ___of his, day of rest. ‘A.was leaving / has had / thought B. left / had had / was thinking C. will leave / had / will think D. is leaving / will have / thinks 16. Something ___ immediately to prevent teenagers from ___ in factories and mines. A. should be done /being exploited B. we should do /exploiting C. should do / be exploited D. should have done /exploited Teacher: Lc Uyén (0787692992) Page 3717. John: “Have you decided on a present yet?” Ben: “Almost, I need to choose one of. ” ‘A. new two exciting spy novels B. two spy exciting new novels C. two exciting new spy novels D. exciting new two spy novels b. Choose the best option A, B, C or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions, 1. [knew he was only flattering me because he wanted to borrow some money. ‘A. making me impatient B. praising me too much C, making me feel worse D. elevating me 2. We spent the entire day looking for a new apartment. A.all day long B.all long day C.the long day D. day after day 3. He testified that he had seen the man leaving the building around the time of the murder. A. said B. provided evidence C. disapproved D. denied 4, She has a deep aversion to getting up in the morning so she usually goes to work late. A. intense dislike B. feeling C. provocation D. trouble 5. Those who transgress the laws of society will be punished. A. disagree with B. disperse C violate D. interfere with ¢ Fill a suitable preposition/ particle into each gap to complete the sentences. 1. She felt a bit dizzy and had to lean the wall before walking on. 2. Next year, we intend to bring several new products. But at the moment, we are still testing them. 3. I'm not sure if this is a suitable topic for a research paper, I need to talk it with my teacher before I start writing. 4. The store had to lay a number of clerks because sales were down, 5. "Have you ever heard William Carlos Williams?” “L believe so. He was a poet, wasn’t he?” 6. “Mitchell looked pale and tired,” “He told me he was feeling a little the weather. 7. “Are you going to take that job?” “No, I decided to pass it because I don’t want to relocate.” d. Choose and give correct form of the verbs in column A with particles in column B to make phrasal verbs to complete the sentences. There are some extra. A B give fall step go get hold come off down in up through on 1. Let's hope the rain will long enough for them to finish the cricket match. 2. He twisted my arm to make me tell what | knew, but I refused to 3. Some people think that the Queen should and allow the Prince to become King. 4, Whenever the subject of holidays Ruth and her husband have an argument, 5. They were planning to hold a Pop Concert in one of the parks but it owing to opposition from the local residents. Page 38e. Give the correct form of the words given to complete the sentences. 1. One is left with the problem of larger populations requiring more and more food. (solve) 2.The of the trains and buses causes frustration and annoyance. (frequent) 3. Women who are slimming can never enjoy a meal without being afraid of. their diet. (organize) 4. They frequently the traffic as they march through the streets. (mobile) 5. There will sometimes be silences and pauses in a TV commentary, although these are becoming rare. (increase) 6. More women than men emphasized and trust; more men than women ‘emphasized pleasure in a friend's company, going out with a friend and having a friend in one’s home. (confidence) 7. Among the middle-aged men and women, the lack of contact with relatives, even those who lived nearby, was notable, suggesting that friends and relatives are indeed __ (change) 8. There is dissatisfaction with the government's policies. (wide) 9, Welcome to another edition of the club newsletter. A list of, events for the autumn is being prepared, (come) 10. One of the of this car is its high petrol consumption. (draw) f. Filla suitable word in each space to complete the passage. ‘The Countryside Agency began the process of designating the South Downs as a National Park in April last year. We believe that being a National Park is the best way to protect the Downs, build on the achievements of the past to (1) and enhance the area in its widest sense for future (2) ‘The Downs are under huge and increasing pressure. The South East Europe. This means there is (4) demand for the js one of the busiest and most pressurised regions (3) development of new homes, roads and industry. There are also more people living and working in the region, which means more need for people to be able to access beautiful and peaceful countryside to get (5) from it all. The Downs already receives around 35 million visits a year: this number is likely to increase as more and more people live and work in the area. Designation will bring a body with new ideas and resources specifically focused on (6) and visitor management, working with others across the whole of the Park to encourage co-ordination and joint action, and taking action itself where needed. It will be able to manage the increasing number of visitors so that the Downs themselves are not (7) but are still a resource everyone can enjoy. It will also be best placed to protect and enhance the Downs, so that the qualities so many people love in this special area remain for future generations. We have two (8) _ to identify a boundary for the proposed National Park and to prepare advice to the Government on the arrangements needed for a South Downs National Park Authority. Teacher: Lc Uyén (0787692992) Page 39The Agency is launching a widespread public consultation in November 2015 which will last for three months and give all interested organisations and individuals the (9) to comment in detail on our initial proposals for the boundary and the administrative options for the National Park Authority. If you would like to receive a copy of the consultation document once it is published then please contact us (10) the feedback form, ILREADING (5.2 pts) a. Read the passage and choose the best option A, B, C or D to answer the questions. Most forms of property are concrete and tangible, such as houses, cars, furniture, or anything else that is included in one's possessions. Other forms of property can be intangible, and copyright deals with intangible forms of property. Copyright is a legal protection extended to authors of creative works, for example, books, magazine articles, maps, films, plays, television shows, software, paintings, photographs, music, choreography in dance, and all other forms of intellectual or artistic property. Although the purpose of artistic property is usually public use and enjoyment, copyright establishes the ownership of the creator. When a person buys a copyrighted magazine, it belongs to this individual as a tangible object. However, the authors of the magazine articles own the research and the writing that went into creating the articles. The right to make and sell or give away copies of books or articles belongs to the authors, publishers, or other individuals or organizations that hold the copyright. To copy an entire book or a part of it, permission must be received from the copyright owner, who will most likely expect to be paid. Copyright law distinguishes between different types of intellectual property. Music may be played by anyone after it is published, However, ifit is performed for profit, the performers need to pay a fee, called a royalty. A similar principle applies to performances of songs and plays. On the other hand, names, ideas, and book titles are excepted. Ideas do not become copyrighted property until they are published in.a book, a painting, or a musical work, Almost all artistic work created before the 20% century is not copyrighted because it was created before the copyright law was passed. ‘The two common ways of infringing upon the copyright are plagiarism and piracy. Pla- giarizing the work of another person means passing it off as one’s own, The word plagiarism is derived from the Latin plagiarus, which means "abductor." Piracy may be an act of one person but, in many cases, it is a joint effort of several people who reproduce copyrighted material and sell it for profit without paying royalties to the creator. Technological innovations have made piracy easy, and anyone can duplicate a motion picture on videotape, a computer program, or a book. Video cassette recorders can be used by practically anyone to copy movies and television programs, and copying software has become almost as easy as copying a book. Large companies zealously monitor their copyrights for slogans, advertisements, and brand names, protected by a trademark. 1. What does the passage mainly discuss? A, Legal rights of property owners B. Legal ownership of creative work C. Examples of copyright piracy work D. Copying creating work for profit 2. Which of the following properties is NOT mentioned as protected by copyright? Page 40,A. music and plays B. paintings and maps _C. printed medium D. scientific discoveries 3. It.can be inferred from the passage that it is legal if A. two songs, written by two different composers, have the same melody B, two books, written by two different authors, have the same titles C. two drawings, created by two different artists, have the same images D. two plays, created by two different playwrights, have the same plot and characters 4. With which of the following statements is the author most likely to agree? A. Teachers are not allowed to make copies of published materials for use by their students. B. Plays written in the 16th century cannot be performed in theaters without permission. C. Singers can publicly sing only the songs for which they wrote the music and the lyrics. D. Itis illegal to make photographs when sightseeing or traveling, 5. The phrase "infringing upon” is closest in meaning to . A. impinging upon B. inducting for C. violating D. abhorring 6. The purpose of copyright law is most comparable with the purpose of which of the following? A. Alaw against theft B. A law against smoking C.A school policy D. Ahousehold rule 7. According to the passage, copyright law is A. meticulously observed B. routinely ignored C. frequently debated D. zealously enforced c. Read the following passage and choose the best option A, B, C, or D to in correct word(s) for each of the numbered blanks. ite the The expression on your face can actually dramatically alter your feelings and perceptions, and it has been proved that (1) smiling or frowning can create corresponding emotional responses. The idea was first (2)__ by a French physiologist, Israel Waynbaum, in 1906. He believed that different facial (3) create positive or negative feelings. A happy smile or irrepressible laughter increased the blood affected the flow of blood to the brain, and that this could flow and contributed to joyful feelings. But sad, angry expressions decreased the flow of oxygen- carrying blood, and created a vicious (4) the brain of essential fuel. of gloom and depression by effectively (5)__ Psychologist Robert Zajonc rediscovered this early research, and (6) ______ that the temperature of the brain could affect the production and synthesis of neurotransmitters which definitely influence our moods and energy levels. He argues that an impaired blood flow could not only deprive the brain of oxygen, but create further chemical imbalance by inhibiting these vital hormonal messages. Zajonc goes on to propose that our brains remember that smiling is associated with being happy, and that by deliberately smiling through your tears you can (7) your brain to release uplifting neurotransmitters - replacing a depressed condition with a happier one. People suffering from psychosomatic illness depression and anxiety states could (8) _____ from simply exercising their zygomatic (9) _____ which pull the corners of the mouth (10)____ to form a smile, several times an hour. 1. A. desperately B. determinedly C. deliberately D. decidedly 2.A putoff B. put down C. put by D. put forward Teacher: Lc Uyén (0787692992) Page 413. A. aspects B. looks C expressions D. appearances 4. A.cycle B. spiral C.circle D. vortex 5.A, cutting B, starving C. removing D. eliminating 6. A. advises B. wants C. demands D. suggests 7.A. make B. persuade C.give D. decide 8 A. recover B.improve C benefit D. progress 9. A. muscles B. nerves C. veins D. bones 10. A. to and from B. up and back C.now and then D. up and down ILL WRITING (4.0 pts) a. Finish each of the sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it, 1. 1am having a lot of trouble now because I lost my passport last week. Ifl 2. The hurricane blew the roof off the house. The house 3, He was sentenced to six months in prison for his part in the robbery. He received a 4, That rumor about the politician and the construction contract is absolutely false. There is 5.1 thought about what had happened all those years before. Icast 6. There aren't many other books which explain this problem so well. In few other books 7. Don't you think we should ask the price? Hadn't ? 8. Doris tiptoed up the stairs because she didn’t want to wake anyone up. To 9. I'm sure it wasn’t Mr. Bill you saw because he's in New York. Itcan't 10. The collision didn't damage my car much. Nota great b. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar mea using the word given. Do not change the word given in any way. 1. Most people regard him as the best man for the job. (widely) ig to the first sentence, 2. The suspect could not explain why he had sand on his boots. (account) 3. The best solution was thought of by Sally. (came) 4. You should consider the fact that he hasn't spoken French for years. (allowances) Page 425. He stood no chance of passing his driving test. (inevitable) SO GD&DT VINH PHUC 8. KY THI CHON HSG LOP 12 - THPT NAM HOC 2017 - 2018 TRUONG THPT LIEN SON ‘DE THI MON: TIENG ANH (Thai gian lam bai 150 phtie, khéng ké théi gian giao dé) Part I: Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D. 1. Our holiday was by the weather. A spoilt B, damaged C. overcome D. wasted 2. The. charged by the architect for the plans of the new building were unusually high. A hire B. price C. fees D. sum 3. He his son of the dangers of driving too fast in his new car A. warned B. remembered C. threatened D. concerned 4, The child was by alorry on the safety crossing in the main street. A. knocked out B.run across C.run out D. knocked down 5. When Ali arrived in London he spent all his time museums and buildings and visited all the important A. sight-seeing B. traveling C.looking D. touring 6. Ifyou want cheap air ticket you must well in advance. A. book B. engage C.reserve D. buy 7. His sister was full of for the way in which he had so quickly learned to drive a car. A pride B. admiration C. surprise D. jealousy 8. He asked if we would to share the room. A.accept B. consider C.agree D. approve 9. Iwondered whether you would like to to the theater tomorrow A.visit B. go away C.go out D. walk out 10, I would like to say how pleased I am to be here. A. Primarily B. Foremost C. Earliest D. First 11. The independent arbitrator managed to the confrontation between the union and the employers. A. refuse B. confuse C. refute D. defuse 12. When I heard the footsteps behind me I was that I would be attacked A horrified B. terror-struck C.terrorized D. terrified 13. His illness made him of concentration. A. incompetent B.unable C. incapable D. powerless 14, Has the committee a decision yet? A.done B.made C.arrived D. voted 15. Lama bit hungry. I think something to eat. A.I'llhave B.I'll be having C.I'mgoingtohave —_D.I'mhaving 16. What do you plan to do when you your course at college? Teacher: Lc Uyén (0787692992) Page 43A.finish B. will finish C.have finished D. is going to finish 17. Where ? Which hairdresser did you go to? A. did you cut your hair B. have you cut your hair C.did you have cut your hair D. did you have your hair cut 18, ‘Shall I stay here?’ ~ ‘Td rather. with us’. ‘A. you come B. you to come Cyouwouldcome —_D. you came 19. | saying what I think. A. believe B. believe in C. believe for D. believe when 20. Somebody ran in front of the car as I was driving, Fortunately I just in time. A.could stop B. could have stopped _C. managed to stop D. must be able to stop Part Il: The passage below contains 10 mistakes, Underline the mistakes and write their correct forms in the space provided in the column on the right. (0) has been done as an example. Traditional, mental tests have been divided into two types. | 0. traditional > traditionally Achievement tests are designed to measure acquiring skills and knowledge, particularly those that have been explicitness taught. The proficiency exams required by few states for high school graduation are achievement tests. Aptitude tests are designed and measure a person's ability to acquire new skills but knowledge. For example, vocation aptitude tests can help you decide whether you would do better like a mechanic or musician However, all mental tests are in some sense achievement tests because they assumption some sort of past learning or Been anee ne experience with certainly objects, words, or situations. The difference between achievement and aptitude tests is the degree and intention use. Part Ill: Give the correct form of the words in brackets to fill in the blanks. Dark black clouds in a dull sky meant one thing and one thing only: there was going to be a (1. thunder) __. Not one of us had brought an umbrella, or even a (2. rain) . So when Jack suggested we should go to a museum, we all agreed immediately. As we had been (3. shop) all morning we were now feeling very tired, it would be a (4. pleasant) to sit down, We took a bus and arrived just as large shops of rain were beginning to fall. The museum was quite (5. desert) and very peaceful. We sat down in the main hall and listened to the rain (6. beat) against the windows. Suddenly, there was a great (7. disturb) at the (8. enter) a large party of schoolboys were (9. lead) in by a teacher. The poor man was trying to keep them quiet and threatening to punish them, but they did not pay the (10. slight) attention. Section B: Reading Page 44Part I: Read the following passage and choose the best answer to fill in the blanks. Fill each numbered blank with one suitable word from the list given below. ‘The shark is a meat- eating fish and one of the most feared animals of the sea. Scientists (1) about 250 species of fish as sharks, These fish live in oceans (2) _____ the world, but they are most common in warm seas. Sharks (3) ____ greatly in size and habits. Whale sharks, the largest kind of shark, may grow 60 feet long. A whale shark weighs up to 15 tons, more than twice (4) much as an African elephant. The smallest shark may (5) _____ only 4 inches long and weigh less than 1 ounce. Some kinds of sharks live in the depths of the ocean, but (6) _____ are found near the surface. Some species live in coastal waters, but others (7)____ far out at sea. A few species can even live in (8)__water. All sharks are carnivores (meat- eaters). Most of them eat (9)_____ fish, including other sharks, A shark's only natural enemy is a large shark. Sharks eat their prey whole, or they tear off large chunks of flesh. They also (10)___ on dead or dying animals. 1. A.classify B. divide C. organize D. arrange 2. Aall B. through C. throughout D. over 3. A.grow B.rise C.evolve D. vary 4. Aas B.so C.very D. exactly 5. A.stretch B. measure C. develop D. expand 6. A.some others B. others C. different kinds D. some sharks 7. A.dwell B.exist C. emigrate D. migrate 8. A fresh B. sweet C light D. clear 9, A.uncooked B.live G.lively D.alive 10. A. eat B. swallow C. exist D. feed Part II: Fill in each blank with a suitable word to fill in the blanks. Vitamins are substances required for the proper functioning of the body. In this century, thirteen vitamins have been (1) A lack of any vitamins in a person's body can cause illness, In some cases, an excess of vitamins can also (2) to illness. For example, sailors in the past were prone to @) from scurvy that is a disease resulting from the lack of vitamin C. It causes bleeding of the gum, loss of teeth and skin rashes. Sailors suffer from scurvy because they did not eat fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables (4) vitamin C which is necessary for good (5) Vitamin B complex is composed of eight different vitamins. A lack of any of these vitamins will lead to different (6) For instance, a person who has too little vitamin B1 will suffer from beri-beri, a disease that causes heart problems and mental (7) A lack of vitamin B2 results in eye and skin problems while deficiency of vitamin B6 causes problems of the nervous system. Too little vitamin B12 will cause anemia. The (8) that vitamin deficiencies caused certain diseases led doctors to cure people suffering from these illnesses by giving them doses of the (9) vitamins. Teacher: Lc Uyén (0787692992) Page 45Today, vitamins are (10) in the form of pills and can easily be bought at any pharmacy. Part III: Read the following passage and answer the questions by choosing the best answer among A, B, Cor D. Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the dominant language of international communication. English as we know it today emerged around 1350, after having incorporated many elements of French that were introduced following the Norman invasion of 1066, Until the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not extended even as far as Wales, Scotland, or Ireland. However, during the course of the next two centuries, English began to spread around the globe as a result of exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonization, and missionary work, That small enslaves of English speakers became established and grew in various parts of the world. As these communities proliferated, English gradually became the primary language of international business, banking, and diplomacy. Currently, more than 80 percent of the information stored on computer systems worldwide is in English. Two thirds of the world’s science writing is in English, and English is the main language of technology, advertising, media, international airports, and air traffic controllers. Today there are 700 million English users in the world, and over half of these are nonnative speakers, constituting the largest number of nonnative users of any language in the world. 1. What is the main topic of the passage? A. The number of nonnative users of English. __B. The French influence on the English language. C. The expansion of English as an international language. D. The use of English for science and technology. 2. English began to be used beyond England approximately A. in 1066 B. around 1350 C. before 1600 D. after 1600 3. According to the passage, all of the following contributed to the spread of English around the world EXCEPT. . A. the slave trade B. the Norman invasion C. missionaries. D. colonization 4. Which of the following statements is NOT true? A. Most of the information stored on computer systems is in English. B. Only one thirds of the world’s science writing is in languages other than English. C. English is the only language used in technology, and advertising. D. International airports and air controllers use mostly English. 5, According to the passage, approximately how many nonnative users of English are there in the world today? A. A quarter million B. Half a million C. 350 million D. 700 million. Part IV: Read the passage then choose the best sentences A-K to fill in each gap. There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use: BITTER WATER HITS THE BIG TIME Chocolate, which has its origins in South America, is now part of a multi-million pound worldwide business. Page 46At Easter, British people spend over $230 million on chocolate. A massive eight per cent of all chocolate is bought at this time. @ Although the large scale industrial production of chocolate began in the last century, the cacao plant was first cultivated by the Aztec, Toltec and Mayan civilizations of Central America over three thousand years ago. The cacao tree is an evergreen, tropical plant which is found in Africa, South and Central America, the West Indies and South East Asia. The fruit of this tree is melon-sized and contains 20-40 seeds. (2) misspelling from the 17% century when they were also called cacoa and cocao beans. In English - speaking countries, they are called cocoa beans. This is a The Aztecs used cocoa beans as money. (3) This is from the world in the Aztec language, Nahuatl, meaning “bitter water”. (4) . The Spanish found the drink more palatable mixed with cinnamon and sugar, but the recipe did not spread to the rest of Europe for another century. In the late 17% century, chocolate houses were set up in Europe's capital cities, where people gathered to drink chocolate. 6) . But in 1826, CJ van Houten of the Netherlands invented chocolate powder. (6) ‘The age of the chocolate bar as we know it began in 1847 when a Bristol company, Fry and Sons, combined cocoa butter with pure chocolate liquor and sugar to produce a solid block that you could eat. (7) At the turn of the century, the British chocolate market was dominated by French companies. In 1879 the English company Cadbury even named their Birmingham factory Bournville (ville is the French word for town) in the hope that a little glamour would rub off. But then came Cadbury's famous Dairy Milk bar which began life as a Dairymaid in 1905. (8) It seems that, for the time being at least, chocolate intake in Britain has established at about four bars each week. (9) - The latest market trick is the so-called “extended line”. This i when the humble chocolate bar becomes an ice cream, a soft drink or a dessert, to tempt chocoholics who have grown tired of conventional snacks. At the other end of the production process, cacao farmers are still feeling the effects of a crash in cocoa bean prices at the end of 1980s. (10) Perhaps you could spare a thought for them as you munch your next chocolate bars. A. This was made by extracting most of the cocoa butter from the crushed beans. B, A Swiss company then introduced milk solids to the process which gave us milk chocolate. C. They also used them to make a drink called xocoatl. D. Until the last century, the chocolate drink was made from solid blocks of chocolate which had to be melted down in hot water. E. When dried they become cacao beans, which can be used to make chocolate. F, Clever advertising which associated it with the healthy qualities of milk from the English countryside quickly established the bar as a rival to the more decadent French brands. G. British manufacturers include up to 5 per cent vegetable fat in their chocolate, something forbidden elsewhere. H_ As most cacao farmers operate on a very small scale, many were forced out of business. Teacher: Lc Uyén (0787692992) Page 47This has forced manufacturers to look for new ways to attract customers. J. In Aztec times the chocolate drink was flavored with spices and used on ceremonial occasions and for welcoming visitors. K. Only at Christmas do people eat more of the cocoa-based foodstuffs. Section C: Writing Part I: Rewrite the following sentences so that they have a similar meaning with the first one. 1. "Don’t forget to phone the police”, she said She reminded him 2. It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car. The man 3. A small church lies at the foot of the hill, At the foot 4. Ifyou changed your mind, you'll be welcome to join our club. Were you 5, We don't have to do so many things to please him, Itis He 7. He can't afford to go to America this summer. He doesn’t 8. Timmy has become confident as a result of his success . Timmy’s success has turned 9, Ihaven't seen my uncle for a long time, It's along time 10. She dances beautifully and she sings sweetly, too. Not only Part inish the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one , using the word in capital letters which must not be altered in any way: 1. You should think about the price before you decide whether to buy it or not. (consideration) 2. People don’t want to buy cars with large engines any more. (c: ) 3. Twenty years ago this region produced twice as much coal as it does now (halved) 4, The prime minister in unlikely to call an early general election. (likelihood) 5, The policeman acted quickly and averted an accident (prompt) Page 48,10. SO’ GIAO DUC VA DAO TAO QUANG NAM KY THI HOC SINH GIOI LOP 12 THPT CAP Ti NAM HQC 2017-2018 (Ngay thi: 29/3/2018) Mén thi: TIENG ANH Thoi gian: 90 phut (khdng ké théi gian phat a2) SECTION II: WRITING Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions from 17 to 32. Question 17. You don’t obey the regulations. You may be disqualified. A. As you are disqualified, you may disobey. B, Disqualifications may lead to your disobedience of the regulations. C. Failure to obey the regularions may result in disqualifications D. Unless you obey the regulations, you may not be disqualified Question 18. The prospects of them surviving are slim. I have my doubts. A.I'm sure they are likely to survive. B, Fears are growing as to their chances of survival. C.The D. Ifthey were still alive, I wouldn’t think about it Question 19. Mike was offered the job. He was unqualified to do it A. Mike was offered the job by reason of being unqualified to do it. e is no doubt about their survival. B. Mike was offered the job regardless of his incompetence. C. If Mike had been offered the job, he would have been qualified to do it. D. That Mike was offered the job was a compensation for his unqualified to do it. Question 20, His academic record at high school was poor. He failed to apply to that prestigious institution. A. He failed to apply to that prestigious institution on account of his poor academic record at high school. B. His academic record at high school was poor as a result of his failure to apply to that prestigious institution, C. Failing to apply to that prestigious institution resulted in his poor academic record at high school. D. His academic record at high school was poor because he didn't apply to that prestigious institution. Question 21. Our computers crashed, This caused all the trouble. A. That our computers crashed resulted from all the trouble. B, Owing to alll the trouble, our computers crashed. C. The trouble all stemmed from our computers crashing. D. Our computers crashing was really annoying. Question 22. Anna is Ken's boss. His criticism of her may have a bad effect on him. A. Ken's criticism of Anna may be rooted in the fact that she is his boss. B, Ken’s criticism of Anna may be a matter of concern to her now that she's his boss. C. Ken's criticism of Anna may be put into effect because she’s his boss. Teacher: Lc Uyén (0787692992) Page 49D. Ken's criticism of Anna may rebound on him now that she's his boss. Question 23. The Prime Minister set up a committee of financial experts. They were to help him discuss and formulate new policies. A. The committee of financial experts set up by the Prime Minister was aimed at helping him discuss and formulate new policies. B. The Prime Minister, who is a financial expert, set up a committee to discuss and formulate new policies. C. A committee consisting of financial experts who were helped by the Prime Minister discussed and formulated new policies D. The Prime Minister set up a committee so that he could help financial experts with new policies. Question 24. I'm sick of that programme. I've watched it too often. A. I'm not taken aback at that programme because I've watched it too often. B. That programme is out of bounds although I've watched it too often. C. I've gone off that programme because I've watched it too often. D. I'm thrown off balance by the programme although I've watched it too often. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions from 65 to 72. Question 25. | travel by bus only when I have no alternative. A. It's my only alternative to travel by bus. B. I travel by bus asa last resort. C. I resort to travel by bus only when I have no alternative: D. Travelling by bus is my only alternative. Question 26. Steve came across some high school friends while he was waiting outside the ice cream shop. ‘A. He met some of his friends by chance while he was waiting outside the ice cream shop. B. He passed some of his friends while waiting outside the ice cream shop. C. While he was waiting outside the ice cream shop, some of his friends went past. D. He met some of his friends while they were outside the ice cream shop. Question 27. It was your assistance that enabled us to get achievements. A. Ifyou had assisted us, we could have got achievements. B. Your assistance discouraged us from getting achievements C. We could get achievements with a view to having your assistance. D. But for your assistance, we could not have got achievements. Question 28. Twenty years ago, this region produced twice as much coal as it does now. A, Coal production in this region has doubled in the last twenty years. B. More coal is produced now in this region than twenty years ago. C. Coal production in this region has been halved in the last twenty years. D. This region has produced more coal than twenty years ago, Question 29. Impressed as we were by the new cinema, we found it rather expensive. A. The new cinema was more expensive than we had expected. B. We were not impressed by the new cinema at all because it was rather expensive. Page 50,C. The new cinema impressed us because it was rather expensive. D. We were very impressed by the new cinema, but we found it rather expensive. Question 30. I was not surprised to hear that Harry had failed his driving test. A. By having failed his driving test, Harry made no surprise. B, It came as no surprise to me that Harry had failed his driving test. C. Harry's having failed his driving test is not my surprise. D. If Harry hadn't failed his driving test, | wouldn't have been surprised. Question 31. Martin missed his flight because he had not been informed of the change in flight schedule. A. Not having missed his flight, Martin was informed of the change in flight schedule. B, Martin missed his flight, though he had been informed of the change in flight schedule. C. Not having been informed of the change in flight schedule, Martin missed his flight. D. Martin had been informed of his flight delay, which was due to the change in flight schedule. Question 32. Slightly more than twenty-five percent of the students in the class come from Spanish- speaking countries. A Seventy-five percent of the students in the class speak Spanish, B, Asmall minority of the students in the class are Hispanic. C.A considerable proportion of the students in the class are Spanish. D. The percentage of the students speaking Spanish fell by twenty-five percent. SECTION III: LEXICO-GRAMMAR Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions 35 to 36. Question 33: The principles used in air-conditioning are basically the same as those used by the human body to cool himself. Question 34: Until the invention of the telephone, skyscrapers were not considered very practically. Mark the letter A, B, G or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions from 33 to 34. Question 35: If | say something odd, it’s because | didn’t sleep at all last night, When | get extremely tired, I can sometimes get a bit weird. A unable to participate B. setting strangely or unusually C. being too clever D. unable to concentrate Question 36:The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King fought to put an end to racial segregation in the United States. A. integration B. education C.torture D. separation Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions from 39 to 40. Question 37: He provides the committee with the record of his work and clears himself of the charge of plagiarizing from Plautus and Nevus A. stealing B. searching C. copying D. creating Question 38: When her boss broke his leg, Julie had to represent the company at the congress, Teacher: Lc Uyén (0787692992) Page 51and she rose to the occasion extremely well A. made a bad job of i Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges from 37 to 38. Question 39: John offers to give Mary a lift and they are talking on the street. John:"__” Mary: “OK, John. Thank you for giving me a ride home.” A, Would you like to drive home, Mary? B. Hey Mary, throw your stuff in the back and ride up front with me, C. Okay, let's take me home Mary. D. Safe trip home, Mary! Catch you later. B.madeitasuccess C. showed sympathy _. got up the chance Question 40: Ralph is seeing Anna off at the airport. Ralph: “I hope you'll have an enjoyable trip. Make sure to bundle up. It’s freezing there.” Anna: " ” A. Thank you for talking down on me! B. Thank you, Ralph. I'll sure do it! C.It's too cold to wait. Thank you anyway. D. It sounds like a great idea. I like snow. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 17 to 32. Question 41:____warfare duties primarily to males was imperative when combat was hand- to-hand, A. Assigned B. Assigning C. They who assigned D. That they were assigning Question 42: I believe that judges should be independent__the government. A.to B. from C. with, D.on Question 43: General Custer was confident of victory despite being vastly by the enemy. A. outnumbered B. outclassed C overcome D. overtaken Question 44: The minister refused to____the figures to the press. A.leak B.release C. show D.add Question 45: Steve ___ his chances of passing by spending too much time on the first question. A threw out B, threw off C. threw away D, threw in Question 46: Mr. Nixon refused to answer the questions on the ____ that the matter was confidential. A. reasons B. excuses C. grounds D. foundations Question 47: The soldiers walked cautiously through the __deserted streets. A. obviously B. apparently C. probably D. hopefully Question 48: Since he spoke about the subject so indirectly, it was difficult to see what he was A. getting at B. getting on C. getting in D. getting up Question 49: that we went swimming. A. Being a hot day B.Duetoahotday —_C. It was a hot day D. So hot was the day Question 50: Less moderate members of Congress are insisting that changes in the social security system made. Page 52A.will be B.be C. must be D.are Question 51: They changed their plan at the last moment. Otherwise, they____ in the plane crash, A. would be killed B.had been Killed C.were D. would have been killed Question 52: Only because she had to supporther family____to leave school. A that Alice decides B. does Alice decide. did Alice decide D. Alice decided Question 53: There are very large rooms with ___in this house. A beautiful decorated walls B. beautifully decorated walls C. beautiful wall decorating D. beautiful decorating walls. Question 54: All but two of the injured were ____from hospital within twenty- four hours. A discharged B.released C sent D. allowed Question 55: He was awarded a medal in___of his services to the Queen. A. view B. recognition C. regard D. light Question 56: It’s amazing how Jenny acts as though she and Darren ___ serious problems at the moment. A are not having B.hadn’t had C haven't had D. weren't having SECTION IV: READING Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 57 to 64. CAN GIFTS BUY LOVE? Every day, millions of shoppers hit the stores in full force—both online and on foot— searching frantically for the perfect gift. Last year, Americans spent over $30 billion at retail stores in the month of December alone. Aside from purchasing holiday gifts, most people regularly buy presents for other occasions throughout the year, including weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and baby showers. This frequent experience of gift-giving can engender ambivalent feelings in gift-givers. Many relish the opportunity to buy presents because gift-giving offers a powerful means to build stronger bonds with one’s closest peers. At the same time, many dread the thought of buying gifts; they worry that their purchases will di ppoint rather than delight the intended recipients. Anthropologists describe gift-giving as a positive social process, serving various political, religious, and psychological functions. Economists, however, offer a less favorable view. According to Waldfogel (1993), gift-giving represents an objective waste of resources, People buy gifts that recipients would not choose to buy on their own, or at least not spend as much money to purchase (a phenomenon referred to as “the deadweight loss of Christmas”). To wit, givers are likely to spend $100 to purchase a gift that receivers would spend only $80 to buy themselves. This “deadweight loss” suggests that gift-givers are not very good at predicting what gifts others will appreciate. That in itself is not surprising to social psychologists. Research has found that people often struggle to take account of others’ perspectives—their insights are subject to egocentrism, social projection, and multiple attribution errors. Teacher: Lc Uyén (0787692992) Page 53What is surprising is that gift-givers have considerable experience acting as both gift-givers and gift-recipients, but nevertheless tend to overspend each time they set out to purchase a meaningful gift, In the present research, we propose a unique psychological explanation for this overspending problem— that is, that gift-givers equate how much they spend with how much recipients will appreciate the gift (the more expensive the gift, the stronger a gift-recipient’s feelings of appreciation). Although a link between gift price and feelings of appreciation might seem intuitive to gift-givers, such an assumption may be unfounded. Indeed, we propose that gift-recipients will be less inclined to base their feelings of appreciation on the magnitude of a gift than givers assume Why do gift-givers assume that gift price is closely linked to gift-recipients’ feelings of appreciation? Perhaps givers believe that bigger (that is, more expensive) gifts convey stronger signals of thoughtfulness and considera represents a symbolic ritual, whereby gift-givers attempt to signal their positive attitudes toward the intended recipient and their willingness to invest resources in a future relationship. In this sense, gift-givers may be motivated to spend more money on a gift in order to send a “stronger signal” to their intended recipient. As for gift-recipients, they may not construe smaller jon. According to Camerer (1988) and others, gift-giving and larger gifts as representing smaller and larger signals of thoughtfulness and consideration. (Source: The SA T@Copyright 2015 by the College Board) Question 57. What is the main idea discussed in the passage? A. Gift-giving, despite its uneconomical downsides, cultivates a positive social process. B, Gift-recipients are widely acknowledged as considerably experienced in gift-giving. C, Gifts can serve as implicit signals of thoughtfulness and consideration. D. Gift-giving may have certain drawbacks alongside its positive qualities. Question 58. The authors most likely use the examples of gift-giving occasions in paragraph 1 to highlight the ‘A. regularity with which people shop for gifts B. recent increase in the amount of money spent on gifts C. anxiety gift shopping causes for consumers D. number of special occasions involving gift-giving Question 59. In paragraph 1, the word “ambivalent” most nearly means. A. unrealistic B. conflicted C. apprehensive D. supportive Question 60, The author indicates that people value gift-giving because they feel it A. functions as a form of self-expression B. is an inexpensive way to show appreciation C. requires the gift-recipient to reciprocate _D. can serve to strengthen a relationship Question 61. In paragraph 3, the author indicates that the assumption made by gift-givers may be A. insincere B. unreasonable C. incorrect D. substantiated Question 62. The word “convey” in paragraph 4 most nearly means A. transport B. counteract C. exchange D. communicate Question 63. In paragraph 4, the author refers to work by Camerer and others in order to Page 54A offer an explanation B. introduce an argument C. question a motive D. support a conclusion Question 64. Which of the following best characterizes the tone of the author? A. authoritative B. pessimistic C. ironic D. informative Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B,C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 65 to 72. ‘THE IRISH LANGUAGE TODAY Until about the seventeenth century, Irish was the normal everyday language of Ireland. At that time, though, the English who had colonised the country began to impose their own language and the Irish people gradually accepted this, mostly for economic reasons. All official business was conducted in English and the British economy dominated the country. This practical motivation to use English grew even stronger when people began to leave Ireland in vast numbers in the nineteenth century, Families thought that it would be difficult to move to an English - speaking country such as America, Australia or England if they knew nothing but Irish. Nowadays it is estimated that little more than one per cent of the population of the country use Irish as their daily first language. Even in the areas of the country which are supposed to be Irish speaking, the use of the language is decreasing. These areas, known officially as the ‘Gaeltacht’, are mainly in the remote far west of the country and have a total population of 83,000, of whom nearly all can speak Irish, although only about 30,000 use it as their normal language of communication, All children in Ireland have to learn Irish. Until 1973 pupils had to gain a pass in Irish if they were to be awarded their school leaving certificate. This rule was very unpopular and was dropped, Pupils still have to take Irish for these examinations but it no longer seems to matter very much if they fail. Most children in primary schools seem to enjoy their Irish lessons but in secondary schools the situation is often different, As examination pressure mounts, pupils often find Irish to be boring and irrelevant, as compared with French or German, which can at least be useful for getting a job. The most surprising development of recent years has been the rapid rise in the number of state schools in towns that do all their main teaching in Irish. This is not a scheme imposed by the state but one that has grown up in response to the demands of parents. Some parents send their children to these schools for patriotic reasons, believing them to be a defense against the country being swamped with American and English culture. Many other parents choose these schools simply because they see them as being better than the English-language schools. They tend to be newer and to have smaller classes and better motivated teachers, One criticism made of these schools is that they could be distracting pupils from learning 'more useful’ modern languages. In fact, in modern languages, as in most subjects, these schools have results which are better than the national average. Only time will tell whether the new rise in Irish in the towns will compensate for its decline in the Irish-speaking areas of the rural west. (Source: How to pass FCE by Brian Orpet) Question 65. What do we learn in this passage about Ireland at the beginning of the seventeenth Teacher: Lc Uyén (0787692992) Page 55century? A. Many people left for America, Australia and England. B. English had always been the language used in business. C. The British began to invade the country. _D. People spoke Irish as their everyday language. Question 66. People who left Ireland thought__. A. they needed nothing more than Irish. B. they would find life easy in an English-speaking country. C. they ought to know some English. D. they should pretend not to be Irish. Question 67. In the 'Gaeltacht'_. A. 83,000 people use Irish as their normal language of communication. B, almost everybody uses Irish as their first language. C. 30,000 people do not understand Irish. D. there is a fall in the number of people using Irish as their first language. Question 68. Since 1973 pupils in Irish schools__. A. have not needed to pass Irish in order to gain their school leaving certificate. B. have had to drop Irish. C. have needed to pass Irish in order to gain their school leaving certificate. D. have not had to study Irish. Question 69. Why are French and German often more popular than Irish in secondary schools? ‘A. They ensure that pupils can find a job. B.They are not boring. C. They can help pupils find work. D. They ease examination pressure. Question 70. The government introduced schools where teaching was done in Irish because___. A. they have better results. B. parents wanted them. C. pupils in towns do not learn Irish. D. the teachers are more committed Question 71. Some people have criticized these Irish language schools because___. ‘A. they prevent pupils from learning modern languages. B. they have classes which are too small. C. their results are only a little better than average D. they do not teach any useful subjects. Question 72. Which of the following would make a suitable title for this passage? A. Irish - End in Sight. B. Irish - Signs of Hope in the Towns. C. Irish - A Dead Language. D. Irish - Increasingly Important in the Villages. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 73 to 80. WARWICKSHIRE - SHAKESPEARE’S ENGLAND From Romeo and Juliet to Hamlet and Macbeth, the world-renowned Royal Shakespeare Company performs all year (73) in Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of our most famous literary figure, With its rolling hills, meandering rivers and canals, picturesque Warwickshire-Shakespeare’s England is the ideal place for a country escape. The Tudor house where the great playwright grew up is a shrine for Shakespeare fans all over the world. You can wander around the rooms and (74) ___a glimpse of the world that Page 56shaped the man. Other preserved Shakespea e family houses in Stratford-upon-Avon open to the public (75) _ the homes of his wife, Anne Hathaway, and his mother. A stroll through the pretty town will take you to the River Avon, where you can take a relaxing boat cruise and let your mind (76) the past. Nearby, the magnificent Warwick Castle is one of the country’s (77) ___ medieval fortresses. A lavish interior of state rooms and a great hall is complemented by beautifully landscaped gardens. You can climb to the top of towers and ramparts to see breathtaking views and watch birds (78)____, jousting tournaments and fireball launching. he market town of Warwick offers a mixture of old and new, with antique sellers, tea shops, fine dining, and literary and folk festivals. After a day's sightseeing, you could unwind (79) _____ style at the Ardencote Manor Hotel and Spa or Wroxall Abbey Hotel and Estate, once (80) __to Sir Christopher Wren. 73. A.up B. about C. round D. down 74. A. give B. put C. make D. get 7S. A. inclusive B. include C. including D. included 76. A. grow into B. drift into C. grow on’ D. drift on 77.A. better-kept B. best-kept C. better-keeping D. best-keeping 78. A. of prey B. of predator C.on prey D. on predator 79. A.on B.at C.for D.in 80. A. house B. homage C.home D. housing 0’ GIAO DUC VA DAO TAO KY THI CHON HOC SINH GIOI CAP TINH LOP 12 DE THI CHINH THU'C NAM HOC: 2016-2017 BEDE ROB- Mén thi TIENG ANH Thai gian thi 180 phiit (khng ké thai gian phat d8) Ngay thi 12/11/2016 1 LISTENING (50 points) HUONG DAN PHAN THI NGHE HIEU # Bai nghe gim 4 phn, méi phiin duoc nghe 2 lan, méi lin cach nhau 15 gidy, mé- dau va ket thie mdi phain nghe c6 tin hiéu. ¢Mé dau va két thtic bai nghe cé tin higu nhac. Thi sinh c6 3 phiit dé hoan chink bai truée tin hiéu nhac két thiic bai nghe. ‘Moi hwéng dén cho thi sinh (bang Tiéng Anh) da cé trong bai nghe. Part 1: For questions 16-20, listen to a talk about the origins of James Bond and choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) according to what you hear. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided. 0 has been done as an example. Example: 0. The fiction spy James Bond was created by __? A. Jane Austen B.J.K. Rowling C. Thomas Hardy D. lan Fleming Teacher: Lc Uyén (0787692992) Page 571. What was the name of Ian Fleming's Jamaican estate, where he created the character? A. Goldenball B. Goldeneye C. Thunderball D. No information 2, Which of these statements about the fictional spy James Bond is false? A. lan Fleming enjoyed bird watching. B, “James Bond” was named after the author of a book about spying. C. Ian Fleming based the character on himself. D. James Bond's exploits were inspired by a real life spy 3. Which of these film titles is said to be the Bond family motto, (or coat of arms}? A. You Only Live Twice B. Live and Let Die C. The World is not Enough D.No information 4. The code name ‘007’ gives James Bond _ A.Alicence to kill B.Alicence to thrill C, Alicence to spy D. No information 5. In which book did James Bond first make his appearance? A.DrNo B. Goldfinger C, Casino Royale D. No information Part 2: For questions 6-15, listen to a piece of news from npr about low gas prices in 2016 and supply the blanks with the missing information. Write NO MORE THAN FOUR WORDS and/or A NUMBER taken from the recording for each answer in the spaces provided. Crude oil (6) to the lowest price in nearly a decade, Accordingly, the average U.S, household has saved an estimated $700 this year and drivers can expect more savings in 2016. ‘Thanks to lower prices, Brady can do volunteer more easily and (7) According to Kloza, the prices of gas tend to increase when refineries have to (8) or (9) that produce less smog in the summer. To show their concern about the environment, the US pledged in Paris to reduce (10) and address climate change. Amy Myers Jaffe, executive director of energy and sustainability is doubtful about (11) as the choices will be a big factor that members of the (12) make. It is suspected that they will continue to embrace things like (13) __or and more efficient hybrid and electric cars. Myers Jaffe says that the trend of sharing or renting cars at weekends will have a negative impact on the (14) and positive on climate solutions. Low prices can make the big oil states like Russia, Iran and Saudi Arabia less stable and if one of those countries experiences (15) or even falls, the reduction in world oil production and the increase in prices is inevitable. Part 3: For questions 16-20, listen to the story about Mansa Musa, one of the wealthiest people who ever lived and choose FIVE letters from A-J. Which FIVE statements are TRUE according to what you hear? Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided. ‘A. Mansa Musa ascended the throne when famine and civil war in Europe occurred. B. The wife of Mansa Musa played an important role in helping his realm grow and flourish. Page 58C. The Mali Empire has a large quantity of natural resources, including salt and gold. D. It took Mansa Musa over a year to make the long journey to Mecca. E. Ithas been recorded that Mansa Musa built a mosque each and every Saturday. F, Mansa Musa gave the gold to the poor he met along his route to Mecca G, Musa’s generous actions inadvertently devastated the economy of the regions through which he passed. H, After returning from his pilgrimage, Mansa Musa spent much of the rest of his life teaching at his own university. I. Mansa Musa used the money to strengthen the country’s cultural centers, particularly ‘Timbuktu, which he annexed in 1312. J. Mansa Musa set up many universities all over the world. Your answer: 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Part 4: Listen to a talk about the strongest ever storm, Hurricane Patricia nears Mexico. For questions 21-25, complete the table. Hurricane Patricia List of government actions i. The maximum sustained winds: (21)|4 Urging people to (24) 2. Where Patricia is issued: (22) | and to (25) south of the port of Manzanillo. 3. Storm Classification: a (23) storm. TL LEXICO-GRAMMAR (20 points) Part 1. For questions 26-39, choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to each of the following questions and write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided. 26. Mark Stringly is rarely interviewed as he hates being in the . A. flashlight B. limelight C.headlight D. floodlight 27. 1 tried to push my way through the standing passengers to get to the door and, failing to keep my. about me. Ahead B.soul C.wits D. mind 28. On cloudy nights it is not possible to see the stars with eye. A-naked B. bare C. flesh D. pure 29. We need a more assessment of the chances of ending this war. A. moral B. sober C. plain D. vivid 30. Thick fog across much of the UK has resulted in dozens of flights and many more delayed. A. being cancelled B. to be cancelled C.are cancelled D. cancelled 31. The mobile phone company planned to publicly its latest technology to upgrade its already strong operating system. A. underwrite B. undervalue C.undress D. unveil Teacher: Lc Uyén (0787692992) Page 5932. She has drawn praise for her charitable works. A. abundant B. luxurious C. massive D. lavish 33. When times are good, people can spend freely, but during bad times we have to our spending. A. multiple B. disperse C. curtail D. obstinate 34, Ben's so unlucky in love, Why does he the type of woman who brings trouble? A.catch on B. fall for C. put before D. set out 35. Although there is some truth to the fact that Linux is a huge threat to Microsoft, predictions of the Redmond company’s demise are, premature. A. saying the most B. to say the least C. to say the most D.to the least degree 36. The vagrant came out of the shop, _ for about 10 paces before falling against a car. A. stammered B. tripped C. staggered D. skidded 37. After his heavy defeat in the local elections he decided to from the campaign for the Presidency. A. withdraw B. retract C. abandon D. withhold 38. He claimed from military service as he was a foreign national. A. demobilization B. exception C. exemption D. liability 39. The manager spoke highly of such as loyalty, courage and truthfulness shown by his employees. A. haracteristics B, properties C. features D. virtues Part 2: For questions 40 - 45, write the correct form of each bracketed word in the numbered space provided in the column on the right. There is an example at the beginning (0). ‘As part of the ‘Facebook generation’, we have grown up in a world where access to the internet is constantly at our fingertips and we're able to connect with people at the touch of a button. Nowadays, it's become (0) increasingly (INCREASE) common to offer guests the wifi password along with a cup of tea when they come round to visit. We have become addicted to our smartphones. Of course, smartphones are (40) (DENY) useful and have revolutionised our lives in so many ways. Thanks to thousands of apps available to download, we're now able to do almost anything when we're out and about. However, it seems a shame that these addictive pieces of technology are slowly beginning to take over our lives. It's so easy to become (41) (DEPEND) on our phones, whether it’s to find your way around with the map application or even just check the time. As a result we're becoming more (42) (SOCIABLE), choosing to consult the internet rather than talk (43) (FACIAL) with other human beings. Even when we're socialising, it seems most of us struggle without our phones at arm's reach. Phones were invented to keep us more connected, and indeed they have done just that, We can now get in contact by an endless list of social media outlets, yet this means we're starting to lack genuine contact with each other. People are connecting more and more across screens rather than in person, even when it comes to relationships - dating apps and websites are more popular Page 60than ever before. Recently, an artist released a series of images (44) (DEPICTION) people in social situations and edited out their smartphones and tablets. The result was a collection of powerful images that have, perhaps (45) (IRONY), gone viral. They force people to wake up to the fact that we are no longer interacting properly with each other. IIL READING (50 points) Part 1: For questions 46-60, read the following passages and decide which answer (A,B, C, or D) best fits each gap. Write your answer (A, B, C, or D) in corresponding numbered boxes. THEATRE IN BRITAIN The theatre has always been very strong in Britain. Its centre is, of course, London, where successful plays can (46) without a break for many years. London has several dozens of theatres, most of them not (47) from Trafalgar Square. (48) London even some quite big towns have no public theatre at all, but every town has its private theatres. British theatre is much admired, There you can (49) the best of everything - an excellent orchestra, famous conductors, celebrated actors and a well-dressed (50) Choose a good play, and you'll enjoy yourself throughout from the moment the curtain (51) to the end of the last act. Get your seats beforehand, either at the box-office or at the theatre itself. You'll probably want to sit as near to the (52) as possible. 46. A.show B. perform C.run D. produce 47. Afar B. remote C. distant D. close 48. A. Inside B. Outside Cin D. Out 49, A.take B. give C.hold D, get 50. A.audience B. auditorium C. authority D. publicity 51. A. puts up B. sets up. C. makes up D. goes up 52. A.scene B. stage C.scenery D, performance SMOG AND AIR POLLUTION For years London was synonymous with smog, the word coined at the (53) of the 20th century to describe the city’s characteristic blend of fog and smoke, The capital's “pea- soupers” were caused by suspended pollution of smoke and sulfur dioxide from coal fires. The most (54)___ affected area was the 19th-century residential and industrial (55) of inner London - particularly the East End, which had the highest density of factory smokestacks and domestic chimney pots and the lowest-(56) land, inhibiting dispersal. As recently as the early 1960s, the smokier districts of east Inner London experienced a 30 percent reduction in winter sunshine hours. That problem was (57) by parliamentary legislation (the Clean Air Acts of 1956 and 1968) outlawing the burning of coal, combined with the clearance of older housing and the loss of manufacturing. The less visible (58) equally toxic pollutants of carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, ozone, benzines, and aldehydes continue to spoil London’s air. Traffic fumes and other exhausts are (59)____ to become trapped between the surrounding hills and below a stagnant capping mass of warm urban air at an altitude of about 3,000 feet (900 metres), causing immediate Teacher: Lc Uyén (0787692992) Page 61increases in eye irritation, asthma, and bronchial complaints. But London’s weather is too (60) for the development of a full-scale photochemical smog of the kind that can build up under the more stable weather conditions of cities such as Los Angeles. 53. A.back B.turn C.next D. gap 54, A largely B. frequently C. thoroughly D. severely 55. Aring B. belt C.loop D. tie 56. A.standing B, situating lying D, locating 57. Aalleviated B. exalted C. degraded D. abated 58. A.with B. besides C. regarding D. but 59. A able B. tenable C. liable D. flammable 60. A. wicked B, lethal C.agile D. fickle Part 2: For questions 61-75, fill each of the following numbered blanks with ONE suitable word and write your answers in the corresponding boxes provided below the passage. There is an example at the beginning (0), TOMORROW'S WORLD WILL BE A LITTLE LATE Ina report for the US magazine Wired, a large number of academics, writers and experts were invited to (0) make their predictions for the future, In some respects they are quite cautious, ruling (61) ideas that they believe belong (62) science fiction more than to practical reality, at (63) in the next half-century or so. In other areas, (64) they foresee changes before too long. On the roads, self-driving taxis and cars, in (65) satellites guide the vehicle from office to home, or to holiday destinations, could arrive by 2019, (66) to the experts, By 2034, (67) than 50 per cent of people in industrialized countries, (68) is forecast, will drive clean electric vehicles. In space, a landing of humans (69) ___ Mars could be the highlight of 2020, say writers and scientists at NASA. Aliens may be contacted in 2025, but even 2050 is (70) soon for androids like C-3P0 in Star Wars. On the James Bond-style personal jetpack, Noah Rifkin, director of technology deployment at (71) United States's Department of Transportation, said that companies are unlikely to put enough money (72) research and development (73) they know how many people might want to buy it. At work, all the technologies needed to do (74) with the need for paper have already been invented, yet Don Norman at Apple Computer forecasts that people (75) always want paper, although society may be 80 per cent paperless in 2009. Part 3: Read the following passages and answer questions 76-89. PASSAGE 1: As the pace of life continues to increase, we are fast losing the art of relaxation. Once you are in the habit of rushing through lift, being on the go from morning till night, it is hard to slow down, But relaxation is essential for a healthy mind and body. Page 62Stress is a natural part of everyday life and there is no way to avoid it. In fact, it is not the bad thing it is often supposed to be. A certain amount of stress is vital to provide motivation and give purpose to life. It is only when the stress gets out of control that it can lead to poor performance and ill health. ‘The amount of stress a person can withstand depends very much on the individual. Some people are not afraid of stress, and such characters are obviously prime material for managerial responsibilities. Others lose heart at the first signs of unusual difficulties. When exposed to stress, in whatever form, we react both chemically and physically. In fact we make choice between “fight” or “flight” and in more primitive days the choice made the difference between life or death. The crises we meet today are unlikely to be so extreme, but however little the stress is, it involves the same response. It is when such a reaction lasts long, through continued exposure to stress, that health becomes endangered. Such serious conditions as high blood pressure and heart disease have established links with stress. Since we cannot remove stress from our lives (it would be unwise to do so even if we could), we need to find ways to deal with it 76. People are finding less and less time for relaxing themselves because A. they do not know how to enjoy themselves. B, they do not believe that relaxation is important for health C. they are travelling fast all the time. D. they are becoming busier with their work. 77. According to the writer, the most important character for a good manager is his. A. not fearing stress. B. knowing the art of relaxation. C. high sense of responsibility. D. having control over performance. 78. Which of the following statements is true? A. We can find some ways to avoid stress. B. Stress is always harmful to people. C. Itis easy to change the habit of keeping oneself busy with work. D. Different people can withstand different amounts of stress. 79. In Paragraph 3, ‘such a reaction” refers back to A. “making a choice between ‘flight’ or ‘fight’ B, “reaction to stress both chemically and physically” C. “responding to crises quickly” D. “losing heart at the signs difficulties” 80. In the last sentence of the passage, “do so” refers to A. “expose ourselves to stress B. "find ways to deal with stress” C. “remove stress from our lives” D. “established links between diseases and stress” PASSAGE 2: Traditional education creates, in time, an incomplete image on family’s gender roles. From generation to generation children interiorize theirs parent’s model known as “separated world’s myth" - a wife and a mother only cooking doing laundry and taking care of the child “contrasting” with a husband and a father working or fixing different things. According to this mentality each partner has established responsibilities in private and public life that other one couldn’t take over. Teacher: Lc Uyén (0787692992) Page 63Changing traditional gender roles seems to be difficult not because woman or man don't have the necessary skills for other one’s tasks but because everyone carries on a symbol of his “world”. Society's evolution especially on woman valorization redefines gender roles promoting a woman more active, ambitious and independent and a man more emotional and involved in household tasks Women of our days have more liberty to choose between the “family model” - these ones are being more obedit model” - who's priority is the career (the anti-feminine type) or the middle model adopted by the “double career” type of woman - profession and family. On the base of any of these choices are variables like social-status, race, education level, culture's values etc. nt and anchored in tradition (the feminine type) and the “feminist We are assisting to a reprioritization of woman needs and so professional success became more interesting and even attractive than family one probably because it brings something new. Women are motivated to choose the career by elements as the wish for financial independency, the need to prove her capacities, to open and better integrate in modern society and the possibility to control and not being only controlled. All this reasons offer her a psychological equilibrium. Most of the men consider women's career as a conflict source having arguments like: women will neglect theirs family attributions, the imminent change of man's authority, his incertitude concerning the professional competition and the risk to deteriorate the marital relation, Even at first side man and children are felling the stress generated by the new status of woman, she’s living an interior conflict as well. Woman need to understand her need for self- accomplishment but the remains of traditional mentality still affect her modern vision. So our children should make a difference on gender roles perspective but we are in a vicious circle because every family is raising their kids for a passed time, influenced by their own mentality and resistance to change. The main idea is that both women and men should consider this role’s exchange like a challenge and also accept that a man as well as a woman can do anything with willing. 81. What does the reading passage mainly discuss? A, Children’s perspective on the discrimination, B, The domination of men’s roles over women's, C. Gender roles in modern society. D. The interior conflicts in women’s roles over men's. 82. In the first paragraph, the phrase “separated world’s myth” refers to A, children’s opinions on their world which is also their family B. children’s false view on the different and unexchangeable roles of their parents C. children’s thoughts on their mothers’ domination roles over their fathers. D. children’s ideas on what responsibilities their parents should be take charge of 83, What is the main idea of the second paragraph? ‘A, Men's and women’s roles cannot be easily exchanged since their lack of necessary skills. B. In the development of society, men becomes more involved in household chores while women are more active and independent. Page 64C. The exchange between men's and women’s roles turns out challenging because of an invisible default. D. Society’s evolution is unlikely to happen due to the constancy of men’s and women's roles. 84. Which of the following words can best replace the word “anchored in” in the third paragraph? A conflicted with B. attached to C. accustomed to D. connected with 85. What does the word “one” in paragraph four refer to? A reprioritization B, success C. woman D.need 86. Which of the followings is NOT mentioned as one of the women’s needs for reprioritization? A The need to manage their own lives on their own earnings. B, The need to show their abilities in order to be recognized by the public. C. The need of integration into modern society. D. The need to possibly bring something new. 87. In the fifth paragraph, what does the author imply by saying "she’s living an interior conflict as well"? A. The remains of traditional mentality still affect women’s modern vision. B, Women still do not know how to manage the conflicts with men. C. The opposition from their husbands and children is so strong that women cannot overcome it. D. Men and children always feel the stress with the domination of women’s roles. 88. The word “deteriorate” in the fifth paragraph can be best replaced by. A. worsen B. reduce C. devastate D. decline 89. What does the write advise people to do by this reading passage? A Children should be taught about their particular roles when they are young. B, Men and women have to understand their roles with satisfaction. C. Men and women roles’ exchange is impossible and children should understand it with willing, D. Children should learn that society's evolution is no good for men at all. Part 4: Read the following passage and answer the questions from 90 to 95, Seven paragraphs have been removed from the passage. For questions 90-95 choose from paragraphs A-G the one which fits each gap. There is ONE extra paragraph which you do not need to use, Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided. Taking the waters While we can survive for some time without food, we can only live for a few days without water. A persistently dehydrated body can lead to lethargy, poor skin, high cholesterol levels, urinary- tract infections such as cystitis and bowel problems such as constipation. 90.__ Even high blood fat (cholesterol and triglycerides) levels can be aggravated by lack of water; without it, fibre (found in whole grains, pulses, oats, fruits and vegetables) cannot swell and stimulate the body to produce High Density Lipoprotein, aka ‘good cholesterol’. HDL picks up Low Density Lipoprotein - ‘bad cholesterol’ - and takes it to the gut, where it is excreted, 91. Most adults should drink two or three litres (about four or five pints) of water every day. Those who exercise, and pregnant women, need even more. Exercise causes the body to lose fluid, Teacher: Lc Uyén (0787692992) Page 65which can lead to over-heating, dizziness and tiredness. During pregnancy, the fluid requirement increases to nourish the foetus, while breast-feeding mums need extra fluid to produce milk. Children can lose a lot of water through their skin, because they're generally more active, Urine is one of the best guides to the adequacy of fluid intake. 92. When you boost your water intake, you will find yourself using the loo more frequently, but your body will soon adapt. If you have other symptoms - a need to pass urine excessively, blood in urine, pain or extreme itchiness or discomfort - it may mean that you have a urine infection, which will need medical attention. 93. With digestive disorders such as a hiatus hernia or oesophagitis (inflammation of the oesophagus), having too much liquid can cause the stomach contents to leak up into the oesophagus, irritate the oesophagus walls and bring on heartburn. To avoid this, take only small sips with your meal to refresh your palate, but make up your fluid requirement between meals. 94. Some people find bottled water unnecessary and uneconomical, A litre of tap water costs 0.06 pence, approximately - that’s up to a thousand times cheaper than bottled water. There is also the cost to the environment (plastics for packaging and energy for transport). If the taste puts you off tap water, your water supplier will be able to test for contamination (which can occur in old pipes, for example) or bacterial overgrowth. Water companies now have a legal duty to meet safety standards and are ‘committed to improvements in the palatability of water, particularly taste and clarity’, according to Water UK. 95.___ Also, it doesn't have to be served cold - there are many fruit and herbal teas and tisanes on the market; you could even make your own using fresh mint, or root ginger with lemon and honey. Remember that water that contains caffeine - from coffee, tea, colas or hot chocolate - does not count towards your daily two- to three-litre intake because caffeine is dehydrating, Enjoy two or three cups (the daily recommendation), but then take care to keep up necessary levels of pure water - your best liquid asset, A. A water filter can remove some of the undesirable tastes, but make sure it is regularly serviced, otherwise you will be contaminating your water by passing it through an unclean filter. Bottled water is handy to carry around with you, to give to your child to take to school or to have sitting on your desk - all good ways of reminding you to drink a glass an hour. You can make water more interesting by adding shavings of fresh ginger, slices or squeezes of fresh lemon or lime, a few drops of orange-blossom water or a dash of elderflower or lime cordial. B. An adult's body is made up of about 65 per cent water, and this has to be topped up to keep it healthy, flexible and young-looking, We need water to keep the body flushing waste products, maintain healthy skin, hair and organs, produce digestive enzymes, regulate our temperature (cooling by evaporation through the skin) and aid uptake of essential nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and natural sugars Page 66C. For people who have a poor app: ,, or who need to put on weight or maximise their calorie intake, it is important not to drink large amounts of water at meal times. Water itself does not disturb digestion, but if you fill yourself up with fluid, you'll have less room for food. D, I recently discovered when advising a high-altitude level climber (Mount Everest, K2, etc) that checking the colour of urine can be a life-saving exercise. Urine should be pale in colour, and you should go to the loo regularly throughout the day. If urine is dark, you are not drinking enough water - which can quickly lead to death if you're 24,000ft above sea level. If you think two litres of water is a lot, imagine having to drink eight to 10 - the average daily fluid requirement for high-altitude climbers! E, We lose water mainly through our kidneys and skin (the skin's inner layer, dermis, is made up of 70 per cent water and acts as a natural reservoir). We also lose a lot of water when we suffer sickness, diarrhoea or any infection that causes fever, Now that the majority of us live in centrally heated houses and work in offices with heating and air conditioning, we lose more water through our skin than people did in the past. Our diets now also contain higher levels of salt, additives and sugars, all of which place extra strain on the body's water reserves, F, Many people wonder why doctors and medical people make so much fuss about water, but the reason is clear: water is good for you. And the more you drink the better it is for your health, Most people drink far less than they should and they are not aware of this, G. Whether you get your water from a tap or a bottle is up to you. Mineral and spring water are ground waters, which means they landed as rain, seeped through rocks and collected in underground pools. When this water reaches the surface, it can be bottled and labelled as spring water. ‘Natural mineral water’ is more rigidly defined and is better regulated; it has to come from a source which is naturally protected, of a constant composition and free from pollution. A small amount of water can be found to be naturally sparkling, but most sparkling water has had carbon dioxide pumped into it. This poses no threat to health. IV. WRITING (60 points) Part 1: Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write new sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, Do NOT change the form of the given word. (0) has been done as an example. 0. It began to rain almost immediately after our arrival at the resort. (WE) > Scarcely___ had we arrived at the resort when ___it began to rain. 96. I'm sure you're wondering why I haven't contacted you for so long. (HAS) > You must so long since I contacted you. 97. The restaurant manager thought that they were likely to lose all their customers if service didn't improve. (RAN) > The restaurant manager thought that they if service didn't improve. 98. Alistair has no chance of being selected for the team because of his poor sprint times. (PAID) > Alistair’s poor sprint times of being selected for the team. 99.1 found the plot of the book too complicated to follow. (HEAD) Teacher: Lc Uyén (0787692992) Page 67>I the plot of the book. 100. Although everything pointed to her having taken the money, she strenuously denied it. (EVIDENCE) > She strenuously denied the contrary, MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING EDUCATIONAL EXAMINATION Approximate Time: 250 minutes SECTION ONE. PHONETI Part 1. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others of the same line. Write your answers in the numbered box. L.A. psychiatrist B. psychiatric C. psychics D. psyching 2.A parallel B. paracetamol C. parasailing D. parabola 3. A. postbags B. posterior C. postage D. postgraduate 4. A. engineering B. sabotage C. mirages D. regimes 5. A. conjunctive B. hallelujah C. jabberwocky D. majestic Part 2, Choose the word whose main stressed syllable is different from the others of the same line. Write your answers in the numbered box. 6.A. discrepancy B. convivial C. gimmickry D. irrevocable 7.A.overemphasis __B. overgeneralise. _C. overlord D. overstaffed 8.A. disembark B. disfigure C. disgruntled D. disintegrate 9. A. illustrative B. illustrate C illustrator D. illustrious 10. A. negligible B. perceptible C. collapsible D. discernible SECTION TWO, LEXICO-GRAMMAI Part 3. Choose the word that best substitutes for the underlined word or phrase in each sentence. Write your answers in the numbered box. 11. The man refused to give his son a single cent to start his own business, A. miserly B. meagre C. economical D. frugal 12. After a day of hard work, the tired man in music to relax, A. pampers B. indulges C.absorbs D. wallows 13. The committee members for hours over the issue without coming to a conclusion. A. haggled B. disputed C. debated D. bargained 14, The general was convinced that if his army could make the first strike, they would be able to win the battle. A. enigmatic B. pre-emptive €. showdown D. rudimentary 15. Phillips asked the teacher to him from lessons that day as he was not feeling well. A. excuse B. pardon C. relieve D. detract 16. Her grandson was in the armed forces at the age of eighteen. A.accepted B. consigned C enlisted D. recruited 17. This cupboard has the to topple over when too many heavy things are put on the top shelf. Page 68A propensity B. tendency C favour D. probability 18. Itis of you to conclude that all swans are white because you have only seen white ones. A.abrupt B. quizzical GC illogical D. thoughtless 19. Mother has never been for being an excellent cook, so be prepared for the food you will get to taste. A.awarded B.acclaimed C. rewarded D. noted 20. Abraham has a very low of tolerance for noise, so please keep the volume of the radio down. A threshold B. limit minima D. barrier 21. She could not go on the overseas trip with her parents because she failed to renew her passport. A terminated B. renounced C. expired D. invalidated 22. The answer is staring at you~ itis so A blatant B. obvious C. perspicacious D. ostentatious 23. To uphold his wholesome the pop star refuses to appear in advertisements of cigarettes and liquor. A impression B. reputation C. caricature D. image 24, The old professor can for days before getting to any point at all. A. ramble on B. stumble forward C. go ahead D. circle round 25, In him aroused an feeling of homesickness A intense B. intensive C. intentional D. intending 26. Only under certain circumstances of stress do some people their hidden qualities. A.uncover B. expose C. express D. reveal 27. Last year, thousands of lives were by earthquakes. A. removed B. claimed C.cost D. murdered 28. Lobsters, which are available in abundance here, are considered a lavishing in some cities, A. flavourer B. delicacy C. appetite D. helping 29. Had we the suggested plan, we would not have failed so harshly. A. commanded B.ridden C. decided D. adopted 30. Do not try to mess with him today, he is in no : A mood B. opinion C feeling D. attitude 31. He had to his back very hard to dig in the garden. A stretch B. pull strain D. burst 32. Only after he had carefully. the figures did he make any comments. A estimated B. watched C. scrutinised D. remarked 33, Northerly gales are experienced at intervals although the winds are from the west. A existing B. particular C. special D. prevailing 34, Ask her, she ought to be able to give you some A nudges B. winks C. tips D.nods Teacher: Lc Uyén (0787692992) Page 6935. Aunanimous of Not Guilty was given by the Jury. A. decision B. opinion C. verdict D. judgment 36. The old lady at them kindly when she saw them enter her shop. A.glared B.grinned C. grimaced D. beamed 37. Parts of her letter were as the ink had failed to withstand the test of time A. illegible B. illiterate C illegitimate D. inscrutable 38. Most of the time, translators have difficulties the exact meaning of idioms in a foreign language, A.transferring B. conveying C. exchanging D. converting 39. A taxi driver who was the traffic lights caused the accident. A. jumping B, rushing C. beating D. hiding 40. Two trucks were in the accident that blocked the highway. A. contained B. connected C. included D. involved Part 3. Match the verbs in column A with the appropriate prepositions in column B to fill in the blanks, Note that there are two extra pairs of verbs and prepositions. Make sure that the verbs are in the correct form. Each word may be used only once. There are two extra words in each column. Write your answers in the numbered box. A B forgive offer go sink tip cut double forge jumble | under up over across on off out along into chew argue spur for above ahead 41. Even though she is unfamiliar with the scholastic programme, she is already with her study. 42. Seeing everybody going out of the shop with lots of shopping bags, you could thinking that everyone has much money. 43. The entire crew seems to have the work for them since remaking the original series will certainly prove to be a challenge. 44, You know, authors often other names known as pen names. 45. It was such a bad stomach ache that he with pain during the conference. 46. We decided to climb one side of the mountain and on the other. 47. The more the horses pulled, the deeper the wheels the mud. 48. If it had not been for her first success her to greater ones, she would not be so thriving now. 49. As the police had been about the robbery, they arrived on time to catch the criminals. 50. The entire weekend was spent the difficult problem. Part 4, Fill in each blank with one suitable preposition or particle from the following box. Each word can only be used once. Write your answers in the numbered box. out to on up from over without — down along in Page 70